Meg Fry
ROI-NJ
Hanover, NJ, United States
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Top female leaders in N.J. sorry to see Morrison out at Campbell Soup
Friday’s sudden retirement of Denise Morrison, CEO and president of the iconic Campbell Soup Co., not only will be a loss for Camden but for the progression of women in business in New Jersey entirely, former Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno said. “I had the pleasure of working with Denise as she implemented her vision not … → Read More
Acting the part: Jennifer Lampert took an indirect route to leading the successful opening of her Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten restaurant and her Oktoberfest celebration
Having long been employed as a union actress and career musician, Jennifer Lampert said she was qualified more in “chutzpah” than anything else for her current role. → Read More
Working Mother names 7 N.J. companies to list of 100 Best Companies for working mothers
New Jersey is an incredible state for moms who work, according to Working Mother magazine. → Read More
Updated: N.J. companies in Top 100 for working moms list
Seven New Jersey companies landed on Working Mother magazine’s 2017 Top 100 list of Best Companies for working moms and four of the seven — Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick; Prudential Financial in Newark; Unilever in Englewood Cliffs; and Zoetis in Parsippany — made the Top 10 list. “This year’s winning companies know the value of keeping their employee moms engaged and supported,”… → Read More
EWNJ names top N.J. companies with women leaders
Executive Women of New Jersey, a statewide senior-level executive women’s organization committed to increasing the number of women in top corporate and board leadership, released Wednesday its biennial EWNJ “A Seat at the Table” Honor Roll, which consists of publicly traded New Jersey companies that have appointed three or more women to their corporate boards. “We are proud to present this… → Read More
Weber on campaigning, N.J.'s infrastructure and advice for women in today's political climate
As it currently stands, less than 20 percent of U.S. Congress members are women. In New Jersey, women fare slightly better, with nearly 30 percent representation in both the state Senate and Assembly. → Read More
Blue Apron closing Jersey City site as it expands in Linden; 1,200 workers have chance to transfer
Blue Apron, a leading fresh meal kit delivery company based in New York City, announced plans this week to close its Jersey City operations as it expands its new facility in Linden this fall. “As we scale up operations at our new Linden fulfillment center, we are ramping down our Jersey City facility,” a spokesperson for the company said. “Our Linden location is a brand new, 495,000-square-foot… → Read More
uBack helps nonprofits catch millennials' short attention spans
Millennials, as we've often heard, are as socially conscious and philanthropic as they can be on typically tight budgets. → Read More
Rarefied air: Ever-evolving partnership with QuickChek keeps balloon festival reaching new heights
Howard Freeman had reached a point of frustration in his career as a sports and entertainment marketer. → Read More
French's Penner talks about what McCormick takeover means to N.J. company
For Elliot Penner, president of The French’s Food Co. in Chester, McCormick & Co.’s $4.2 billion agreement to purchase RB Food, French’s parent division, could mean many changes. And many of them could be good for the company, which employs nearly 500 people, including about one-fifth at the New Jersey headquarters. "We always had thought that (French's) was a great business that had done… → Read More
Campbell's intends to grow through continued focus on health, well-being in food
Campbell Soup Co. in Camden outlined its plans for future growth at its annual investor meeting Wednesday. “In the last six years, we’ve made significant progress activating our purpose, ‘Real Food that Matters for Life’s Moments,’ and transforming our portfolio toward faster-growing spaces,” Denise Morrison, CEO and president, said in a prepared statement. “Our intention has been to move… → Read More
RB Food, including French's, sold for $4.2B; effect on N.J. operations not yet known
McCormick & Co., a 128-year-old spices and seasonings company, will acquire New Jersey-based RB Food, parent of brands including French’s, Frank’s RedHot and Cattlemen’s, for $4.2 billion. “Our French’s Food business is a true reflection of RB’s strengths — a portfolio of great brands driven through a culture of innovation by passionate people to deliver consistent outperformance,” Rakesh… → Read More
Here's what some top N.J. food and beverage execs had to say about the industry's future
Mazars USA held its fifth annual New Jersey Food and Beverage Executive Forum on Wednesday evening at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. A leading accounting and consulting firm, Mazars USA provides more than 200 food and beverage manufacturers, distributors, restaurants and importers with the specialized expertise needed to navigate the dynamic industry. “Our three annual forums attract… → Read More
Building a one-stop shop for future brides and grooms: Wedding Establishment brings together DJs, decorators and more
The average wedding in New Jersey costs nearly $50,000. → Read More
Entrepreneurial group bringing 'Moms Who Hustle' program to Newark, aimed at women of color who want to start a business
Walker’s Legacy Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based organization committed to creating entrepreneurial programming for businesswomen of color, will begin its “Moms Who Hustle” program in Newark this week. “Walker’s Legacy is in 20 cities across the country, with a network of more than 20,000 women of color in business,” Natalie Madeira Cofield, founder and CEO of Walker’s Legacy Foundation,… → Read More
Move to Summit helps DeMetropolis and J.P. Morgan's N.J. team build their business — and their work-life balance
Alma DeMetropolis has worked in nearly two dozen cities on three continents in her 25-year career at JPMorgan Chase. → Read More
Raw power: A decision to be healthier leads New Jersey woman to start her own company
Jessica Rosen, co-founder and president of Raw Generation in Long Branch, said she is at her healthiest today. → Read More
UberEATS expands efforts in Bergen County
Good news for hungry residents and employees in Bergen County – UberEATS is expanding into Hackensack, Englewood, Teaneck and Fort Lee, and increasing its restaurant partnerships in Palisades Park and Cliffside Park. → Read More
'Womenomics' is focus of upcoming, innovative conference in Jersey City
Daryl Rand said she has been working on an upcoming, innovative, three-day event for nearly a year. → Read More
Maserati HQ leaving Englewood Cliffs for Michigan
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced plans internally Tuesday to move the North American headquarters of its Italian luxury auto brand Maserati from Englewood Cliffs to the former Walter P. Chrysler Museum on the grounds of FCA’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. “The idea is to bring us into Auburn Hills while remaining distinct and separate from the other FCA brands,” Tom Shanley, head of… → Read More